Management and leadership are distinct: management = process, resources, decisions; leadership = inspiring people toward a shared goal. Effective project managers do both.
Key facts
Management ≠ leadership: one organises work, the other moves people.
Common motivation mistakes: assuming money is the prime motivator, treating everyone the same, only intervening when there’s a problem.
Different people respond to different motivators — Maslow / Herzberg apply individually.
Project Management & Leadership - motivates and demotivates the team!
Project managers must Manage and Lead
Management is the process where resources are used and decisions made in order to achieve the goal.
Managers set objectives and decide how to achieve them.
Leadership is the ability to influence and direct people to achieve a common goal.
Leaders inspire and motivate people to meet goals.
Common mistakes
Whatever motivates me will motivate others
People are primarily motivated by money
Team members love to recieve formal awards
Give them a rally slogan
The best project leader is a strong cheerleader
These people are professionals. They dont need motivating.
I’ll motivate them when there is a problem.
I’ll treat everyone the same. People like that and that will motivate them.